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AXLES ETC · 07-19-2008, 11:48 AM

Anyways, lets hope Toyota stay's strong and the Tundras keep comming !!!

rjsilverback · 07-19-2008, 12:04 PM

Corporations like Nike or GM,that moved to Korea and Mexico, do it for a couple reasons.
The foriegn countries build the factories for them free of charge,and they can exploit local workers with ridculously low wages. The taxes here drive the Corps. away as well as our wages.

I dont believe Mexicans are doing jobs that Americans wont do, I believe Mexicans are doing jobs for WAGES american wont work for. Think about it.

Our cheapest wages = great pay to most foriegn countries.
America either send work over seas, or uses foriegn work forces here in the US to get work done cheaper.

Its a dangerous situation for the US citizen

AXLES ETC · 07-19-2008, 12:07 PM

Not only dangerous but scary. Scary to think about 10 years from now and where we are all going to be. I feel sorry for my kids. Whats there life gonna be like in 10 or 20 years from now. Hopefully we bounce back here in the states.

AXLES ETC · 07-19-2008, 12:09 PM

What should happen is that when comapnies move over seas, they should have a higher tax bringing the product back in. were screwin ourselves by not doin it.

blackdemon · 07-19-2008, 01:01 PM

I think Toyota is probably taking a step back to analyze the whole situation with the workers. Not to blame American workers, but it appears that ever since they started building here in the U.S. they've had quality issues. Maybe the time off they'll use to bleed out the workers that are cutting the corners therefore bringing a product that’s up to their standards, and not a vehicle that will fall apart 5yrs from now, or worst burn down for no apparent reason while being parked on the curb.

AXLES ETC · 07-19-2008, 01:09 PM

Good point, I recently went to the honda dealership with my sister, ( she really likes the accord.So I went to see that she got a fair price. They had 2 accords on the showroom floor that she liked and one was a little different so we asked the sales rep what the differencr was and see said the one was made in Japan. Myself and the salesrep agreed that the one made in Japan was probably the better choice.Not knocking American workers but common sense stepped in . History has shown that the japs have made a better vehicle than the Americans have.Sad but oh so true !!

Andres · 07-23-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AXLES ETC

Good point, I recently went to the honda dealership with my sister, ( she really likes the accord.So I went to see that she got a fair price. They had 2 accords on the showroom floor that she liked and one was a little different so we asked the sales rep what the differencr was and see said the one was made in Japan. Myself and the salesrep agreed that the one made in Japan was probably the better choice.Not knocking American workers but common sense stepped in . History has shown that the japs have made a better vehicle than the Americans have.Sad but oh so true !!

x2 . The few times we have owned "non-toyota" in my house have been a nightmare, maybe we were not lucky, who knows. In my house we have an 07 nissan sentra, 07 Rav4 and an 08 Tundra and eveybody is happy

JimC3 · 07-29-2008, 02:08 AM

They pay well

Bocephus · 07-29-2008, 11:44 AM

always sucks to hear people are losing jobs, and getting temporarily laid off. i work for Bobcat, they make skid steer loads, mini excavators, ect.... im sure most of you have seen them. there are rumors going around that the fab/weld/assembly employees will possibly be looking at some time off as well. so it isnt just the vehicle industry that is down. even the construction industry is down. i dont think fuel price is the only thing to point the finger at, but it is definitely on the list.

Mickey · 08-02-2008, 10:34 AM

Was in a union back in 77-82 . It was the local 13,000 Us Steel Workers union. I worked in an Aluminum plant. Back in 82 I was getting $12 an hour and we were approached then to drop $2 of pay so the company can afford to run there. Only 3 of us raised our hands for the pay cut. Yes I was outcasted by that. My statement to the president of the union was simple and plain. "I rather get paid $10 than $0". The plant threatened to shut down. My bills weren't high so I could live off $10 an hour. We avg a 44 hour week with one week being 52 hours and one week being 40. I also told that president if the plant shuts down you still get paid weekly by the union? He answered yes. So it doesn't matter to you if the plant shutsdown you still get paid. Well people 2 months later plant shut down laying off 2,000 people at the same time other places were laying off also. Needless to say that's why I went into the Navy for benefits for the family. Unions did get us great benefits in medical coverage but like mentioned above brought down alot of companies in the process.

Mags33 · 09-25-2008, 12:04 PM

well the military is always an option

07-19-2008, 11:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
AXLES ETC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bridgeport , Il. Posts: 630	Anyways, lets hope Toyota stay's strong and the Tundras keep comming !!! __________________ 2007 Tundra TRD crewmax limited

07-19-2008, 12:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
rjsilverback Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 20	Corporations like Nike or GM,that moved to Korea and Mexico, do it for a couple reasons. The foriegn countries build the factories for them free of charge,and they can exploit local workers with ridculously low wages. The taxes here drive the Corps. away as well as our wages. I dont believe Mexicans are doing jobs that Americans wont do, I believe Mexicans are doing jobs for WAGES american wont work for. Think about it. Our cheapest wages = great pay to most foriegn countries. America either send work over seas, or uses foriegn work forces here in the US to get work done cheaper. Its a dangerous situation for the US citizen __________________ \ Central Fla Pit Bull Rescue www.mikesdoghouse.org 08 Tundra SR5 Dbl Cab Nautical Blue Buckskin leather interior Tinted windows 22" American Racing "Merin" rims 325/40/22 Perillis Borla performance exhaust TRD sway bar Billet grill Volante clod air induction Sirius radio Escort Solo2 radar detector remote ignition start ReTrax bed cover / Linex Bedliner Stampede bug deflector Amsoil "signature" motor oil (30K mile oil) 13.942sec - 99.88mph 1/4mile (w/105 octane)

07-19-2008, 12:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
AXLES ETC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bridgeport , Il. Posts: 630	Not only dangerous but scary. Scary to think about 10 years from now and where we are all going to be. I feel sorry for my kids. Whats there life gonna be like in 10 or 20 years from now. Hopefully we bounce back here in the states. __________________ 2007 Tundra TRD crewmax limited

07-19-2008, 12:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
AXLES ETC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bridgeport , Il. Posts: 630	What should happen is that when comapnies move over seas, they should have a higher tax bringing the product back in. were screwin ourselves by not doin it. __________________ 2007 Tundra TRD crewmax limited

07-19-2008, 01:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
blackdemon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Centro, Ca. Posts: 674	I think Toyota is probably taking a step back to analyze the whole situation with the workers. Not to blame American workers, but it appears that ever since they started building here in the U.S. they've had quality issues. Maybe the time off they'll use to bleed out the workers that are cutting the corners therefore bringing a product that’s up to their standards, and not a vehicle that will fall apart 5yrs from now, or worst burn down for no apparent reason while being parked on the curb. __________________ 07 Black DC LB SR5 5.7L -FJ Cruiser running boards -amber turn signals -Truck Covers USA Roll cover. ---Future mods All around Tint New interior Full Body kit 3" (2/4)drop kit TRD SC CAI / Full Exhaust (Race cats) Rear View Camera 22" wheels Not sure at the time New audio system HID Conversion. 02 Carbon blue Celica FF 1.8L VVT-i

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07-19-2008, 01:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
AXLES ETC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bridgeport , Il. Posts: 630	Good point, I recently went to the honda dealership with my sister, ( she really likes the accord.So I went to see that she got a fair price. They had 2 accords on the showroom floor that she liked and one was a little different so we asked the sales rep what the differencr was and see said the one was made in Japan. Myself and the salesrep agreed that the one made in Japan was probably the better choice.Not knocking American workers but common sense stepped in . History has shown that the japs have made a better vehicle than the Americans have.Sad but oh so true !! __________________ 2007 Tundra TRD crewmax limited

07-29-2008, 02:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
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07-29-2008, 11:44 AM	#24 (permalink)
Bocephus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: out in the boonies Posts: 613	always sucks to hear people are losing jobs, and getting temporarily laid off. i work for Bobcat, they make skid steer loads, mini excavators, ect.... im sure most of you have seen them. there are rumors going around that the fab/weld/assembly employees will possibly be looking at some time off as well. so it isnt just the vehicle industry that is down. even the construction industry is down. i dont think fuel price is the only thing to point the finger at, but it is definitely on the list. __________________ 2008 DC, 4x4, TRD 5.7L * 2.4 Ready-Lift, Airaid intake, Lorado tonneau cover * 305/55/20 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ's on 20'' Ultra Goliath's and 285/65/18 BFG AT's on stock TRD rims * grille surround, door handles, and tailgate handle painted to match body, black headlight mod * Alpine CDA-9857, Kicker KX600.1, Rockford 450.4, Kicker Resolution 6.5'' components front and rear, Kicker 12'' L7

08-02-2008, 10:34 AM	#25 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 5,939	Was in a union back in 77-82 . It was the local 13,000 Us Steel Workers union. I worked in an Aluminum plant. Back in 82 I was getting $12 an hour and we were approached then to drop $2 of pay so the company can afford to run there. Only 3 of us raised our hands for the pay cut. Yes I was outcasted by that. My statement to the president of the union was simple and plain. "I rather get paid $10 than $0". The plant threatened to shut down. My bills weren't high so I could live off $10 an hour. We avg a 44 hour week with one week being 52 hours and one week being 40. I also told that president if the plant shuts down you still get paid weekly by the union? He answered yes. So it doesn't matter to you if the plant shutsdown you still get paid. Well people 2 months later plant shut down laying off 2,000 people at the same time other places were laying off also. Needless to say that's why I went into the Navy for benefits for the family. Unions did get us great benefits in medical coverage but like mentioned above brought down alot of companies in the process. __________________ MIDNIGHT RIDER 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar Extang Black Max Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3 Locking gas cap DEBADGED DEER SLAYER Back In Action IBTO

09-25-2008, 12:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
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